Circulation booster.

[benmaise]

I was thinking of buying a circulation booster. I don't know if would affect my AF. There is one advertised. It's called Revitive. My ankles swell in the warm weather and one leg swells. Does anyone have any ideas, please?

[Jalia]

Hi benmaise, I believe these devices can be very helpful to some. A few years back I was debating whether to invest in one or not and eventually bought one from Boots......about £300 if I recall correctly.(Revitive)

I followed instructions and really felt I was feeling a benefit. However I had to stop after a couple of weeks or so as I found it was triggering tachycardia which I was trying to ignore! I was very disappointed as I really thought I was on to something. I had no problem getting a full refund from Boots.

I believe there may now be a warning with the device and arrhythmias in particular AF.

Ps there may be some circulation boosters which don't affect AF. Why not ask cardiac nurse if they know of one.

[benmaise in reply to Jalia]

Thank you Jalia . I will ask about that.

[GrannySmithgs5]

Hi, I had one given to me used it every day for two months . It did nothing to reduce the swelling in my legs so gave it away . I really don’t think the pulse is strong enough to contract the muscle effectively . Which I presume is the theory xx

[JOY2THEWORLD49 in reply to GrannySmithgs5]

Hi

I bought a roller step where rollers exert your feet so using your own energy. It feels good.

I put my feet up at night.

cherio JOY. 75. (NZ)

[Desanthony in reply to GrannySmithgs5]

My neighbour bought one but it now after a few weeks sits in the front room unused - it did nothing for him.

[Tapanac]

My cousin had one as she was chairbound so her ankles and legs were swelling. She didn't have any heart problems so couldn't tell about that, but it didn't do any good whatsoever so it was just packed away.

Being well hydrated and wriggling your feet are supposed to help as you probably know. It is a nuisance as I have the same in warm weather and also when I used to go on a plane, or sit too long say with friends in a restaurant.

All the best

[JOY2THEWORLD49 in reply to Tapanac]

Hi

Get the surgical white stockings from any long term op ot buy from chemist.

Wear them on the plane or for sitting around. I have 3 pairs after 1 op as they were going to throw these out.

cherio JOY. 75. (NZ)

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

Raise legs at night and whenever you can during the day.

Drink water. to hydrate. It may be the pill you are on, heat, inactivity and heat.

cheri JOY. 75. (NZ)

[secondtry]

I have poor circulation resulting in a DVT in the leg after a 5hr car drive without a break...crazy things you do in your 50"s. 🙂.

Initially I had to wear the Sigvaris elasticated stockings as the clot was diagnosed late. However, I adopted a strict regime of brisk walks x2 per day, leg up when working and any other convenient time. I also heated when having a bath and then raised it vertically several times plus putting the foot on a small cushion in bed (ie raised a bit as well). No problems now and no need for the stockings.

Oh and I do break car trips up every 90 mins!!

[opal11uk]

I was once told many years back, and by my then cardiologist, not to use any electrical appliances on my body and now, with a Pacemaker fitted, the same applies plus anything magnetic etc, so I follow that advice and so far so good. Told A/F was due to electrical malfunction in the body, or words to that effect and that applying electrical devices directly onto my body could trigger A/F !

[spinningjenny]

I have a double treadle spinning wheel which I imagine does much the same thing as a Revitive. It’s very relaxing with the added benefit of being able to knit a pullover every so often.

[Ducky2003]

I have read somewhere that they are not recommended if you have AF. I know it's been mentioned on here before.If you type Revitive into the search bar, it should pop up any previous posts about them.

[Ppiman]

I think physical tightening of the calf muscle is much more effective. This actuates what is called the "calf muscle pump" which is how the blood is naturally returned through the leg veins to the heart. This works whenever we walk, but flexing the feet so that the muscle tightens will do the trick just the same.

There are plenty of exercises online for this activity.

Steve

[benmaise in reply to Ppiman]

Thank you Steve. I didn't know that I will look.

[Countrydweller2]

I've got two, one gentler. They were great for my nightime restless legs but the last time I used one it set off my Afib. Sadly I won't use them again. Sorry!

[2learn]

Hi, considered this but my understanding is that if you have a pacemaker and/or AF like me they are not recommended.